HeyRuaHow to say “spirited” in Irish
- Irish:
- spreagúil
- English:
- spirited, inspiring
- Word type:
- adjective
- More spirited:
- níos spreagúla
- Most spirited:
- is spreagúla
- Plural:
- spreagúla
- Pronunciation:
- “SPRAG-ool” /ˈsˠpˠɾˠaɡuːlʲ/
What does “spreagúil” mean?
“Spreagúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spirited
- Full of energy, courage and liveliness.Also: lively, energetic, plucky, mettlesome.
“Spreagúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is spreagúil after capall (horse, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, spreagúla.
More spirited, most spirited, very spirited
Tá an fhoireann seo níos spreagúla ná riamh. This team is more spirited than ever.
| more spirited | níos spreagúla | in the past tense: ní ba spreagúla |
|---|---|---|
| most spirited | is spreagúla | in the past tense: ba spreagúla |
| as spirited as | chomh spreagúil le | no change after chomh |
| very spirited | an-spreagúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too spirited | róspreagúil | ró- lenites |
“Spreagúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Spirited in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spirited?
The Irish for spirited is spreagúil (pronounced “SPRAG-ool”). It comes after the noun: capall spreagúil, a spirited horse; girseach spreagúil, a spirited girl.
How do you say more spirited and most spirited in Irish?
níos spreagúla is more spirited and is spreagúla is most spirited. In the past tense they become ní ba spreagúla and ba spreagúla.
What is the plural of spreagúil?
With a plural noun spreagúil becomes spreagúla: capaill spreagúla, girseacha spreagúla.
How do you say very spirited in Irish?
an-spreagúil. Too spirited is róspreagúil, and as spirited as is chomh spreagúil le.
Does spreagúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spreagúil can mean spirited or inspiring, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is spreagúil related to the verb spreag?
Spreagúil comes from spreag, 'to inspire, rouse', and spreagadh 'encouragement', so duine spreagúil is a spirited person and óráid spreagúil an inspiring speech.
